Roy Keane wants everyone to calm down regarding Theo Walcott and Arsenal’s recent good form.
Walcott has experienced something of a purple patch recently, establishing himself in the starting XI, scoring goals and working hard for the team.
The winger scored a brace in Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Basel on Wednesday night, to add to his three goals in six Premier League appearances this season.
There’s talk of a new, matured Walcott, with the player earning plaudits for his impressive form. However, we shouldn’t get too carried away.
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One media outlet even claimed that Walcott and Alexis Sanchez “can be Arsenal’s greatest strike combination.” Bear in mind this is a club that once had Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp up front, and the current Arsenal side just beat a Swiss side in a routine Champions League win.
And this is still Walcott, the longest-serving member of Arsenal’s squad who has arguably never convinced at the top level. A streaky player, unsure of his best position who, at times, looks like a 100m sprinter who wandered into a game of football.
Yes, he’s currently playing well and therefore deserves some praise, but we can’t forget the bigger picture. Keane certainly isn’t.
“It’s took him a while to get settled,” the Republic of Ireland assistant manager said on ITV on Wednesday night, referring to Walcott’s 10 years at the club.
“Listen he’s had a good week. The guy needs to relax. Try to play well for the next seven or eight months.”
We couldn’t agree more, Roy.
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